Abstract
Today’s digital architecture is based on the information networks of colonial times, which carried information and goods – including slaves – to knowledge centres in the West. Hence, structures like the Internet reflect biases in social and political connectivity. Those living in ‘black holes’ in the digital architecture are ‘mined’ for information, without enjoying any of the benefits of information flows. Hence, it is clear that digital technology is not impact-neutral. In fact, it seems to be fuelling trafficking in human beings, particularly trafficking for ransom on the African continent.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mobile Africa |
| Subtitle of host publication | Human Trafficking and the Digital Divide |
| Place of Publication | Bamendaa, Cameroon |
| Publisher | Langaa RPCIG |
| Chapter | 1 |
| Pages | 3-31 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789956551132 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Publication series
| Name | Connected and Mobile: Migration and Human Trafficking in Africa |
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| Publisher | Langaa |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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